The skeletal remains of Lucy (AL 288-1), a "handy man" (Homo habilis), and a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)

On December 12, an exhibition on bipedal animals opened at the National Natural History Museum of China. The exhibition features over 80 specimens and models, showcasing various animal groups with bipedal characteristics.

A skull of Sahelanthropus tchadensis on display dating to 6 to 7 million years ago, which is the earliest hominid fossil discovered so far

The hand and foot bones of Homo neanderthalensis, Homo floresiensis, and the modern human

Compsognathus, the earliest known bipedal animal species

A young visitor passing by the specimens of two kangaroos

In addition to the fossils and specimens of humans, the exhibition features other species, such as some ancient bipedal reptiles and birds, showcasing how they got used to the environment. Every visitor can gain a more comprehensive understanding of how humans have previously moved, and the adaptive evolution of animals' movement forms. The exhibition will run until January 28, 2024.

(Source: The Beijing News)